Shanghai Shocker: Alcaraz Out, Sinner Advances

Shanghai, the Chinese mainland — Tennis fans worldwide gasped as World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz was knocked out of the Shanghai Masters by Czech underdog Tomáš Macháč in a nail-biting quarterfinal clash Thursday. Meanwhile, Italy's Jannik Sinner cruised into the semifinals, keeping hopes alive for a potential finals showdown.

Macháč, ranked No. 141, stunned the crowd with a 7-6(5), 7-5 victory, delivering blistering serves and laser-precise groundstrokes. Alcaraz fought to level the second set, but Macháč sealed the deal with a clutch break in the 11th game.

\"He played like a Top 5 player—insane speed, zero mistakes,\" Alcaraz admitted post-match, comparing Macháč's intensity to a Marvel hero's final battle. Despite the loss, the Spaniard called his three-week China tour a success: \"Beijing trophy , deeper run here . Good vibes.\"

Meanwhile, Sinner’s smooth semifinal entry sets up an electric weekend. Will Macháč’s Cinderella story continue? Stay tuned!

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Alcaraz ousted by Machac, Sinner makes semifinals at Shanghai Masters

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